After spending lots of money on train tickets into London last time around we thought we would drive in a bit to where we could just get on the tube and take it the rest of the way in because the kids can all ride the tube for free and we would certainly save money this way. So we drove to Wimbledon and parked at the train station and took the tube in which took twice as long and actually with the cost of gas and the fact that the van we bought is a major gas guzzler I don't think we saved any money at all and just made the journey longer. I was glad to see Wimbledon though and hope to get back there to see the Lawn Tennis Museum and of course some matches come the middle of June.
We decided to visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. We spent about three hours touring the towers, traitors gate, and exploring the armory and seeing the crown jewels.
I was young the last time I was there and I think they have added some things since. When you go into the Jewel House they have video of Queen Elizabeth's coronation and other videos about each of the jewels. It was really neat and it brought things to life for the kids.
After our time at the Tower we headed for the British Museum to meet Troy. After about fifteen minutes in the museum they started turning out lights and shutting things up and said the museum was closing in a few minutes. We were so sad that we got there so late and that it closed at five o'clock. So we didn't even get to see the mummies or the "Lindow Bog Man" or any of the fun things for the kids. The only really good thing we did see in time was the Rosetta Stone and that was cool. After being kicked out of the Museum and then talking outside with Troy for an hour or so we headed to China Town to find some dinner. We didn't know which place to pick and opted for the one that had the best looking buffet. The food however did not taste as good as it looked and we left very disappointed with Mr. Wu's Restaurant- it left us feeling a bit queazy, I'm sorry to say.
5 comments:
Great job Gretchen on all the updates....it ALMOST makes me feel like I'm experiencing it along with you guys. How amazing! This truly is a special time in your family's lives and it will go by in the blink of an eye. Enjoy it as you are!! We miss you!
You guys look so great! We're going to need to figure out how to come visit. Thanks for all the updates!
So fun to see all of your posts today! I love seeing what you are up to a half a world away! This blogging thing is great! :)
Fun pics and what a great tour for the kids! Castles, towers, and jewels and the tube... it's like they're living in a Harry Potter movie!
Gretchen, I love your hat ~ you look the European part already!
p.s. I don't know how I keep forgetting to tell you guys this, but our very favorite Indian restaurant is in London. Please go if you get the chance, you know London taxi drivers, they can get you to anything...tell them you want to go to "Veraswammy." OH MY GOSH, if you like Indian food, it's the best place ever! And, it's adorable.
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